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Stories from November 1, 2021

Media makes fresh plea for access to ex-cop Potter's trial

Media makes fresh plea for access to ex-cop Potter's trial

News organizations made a fresh plea Monday to the judge overseeing the case of a former suburban Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of Daunte Wright, asking her to allow live video coverage of the trial because of the continuing threat of COVID-19 and the strong public interest.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Public safety at the center of Minneapolis City Council races

Public safety at the center of Minneapolis City Council races

Many incumbents who served through the period following George Floyd’s killing face challengers who are critical of the council’s actions last term and who want to pursue reform within the existing Police Department. 
by Jon Collins

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State Health Department adding reinfection rates to daily COVID updates

New data from the state health department shows more than 8,000 Minnesotans have been infected with COVID-19 more than once. This is an MPR News Evening update for Nov 1, 2021. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic.  Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Election 2021: Where to find information on who and what's on your ballot

Election 2021: Where to find information on who and what's on your ballot

There are more than 50 elections and dozens of special elections taking place across Minnesota Tuesday. Many of these local races are challenging to find information on. Here’s a round-up of coverage from around the state.
by Sara Porter

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Americans sour on economy amid inflation woes: AP-NORC Poll

Americans sour on economy amid inflation woes: AP-NORC Poll

Americans’ opinions on the U.S. economy have soured noticeably in the past month, a new poll finds. Just 35 percent of Americans now call the national economy good, while 65 percent call it poor, according to a poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
by The Associated Press

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Employees are leaving their jobs in record numbers. What should workplaces do?

Employees are leaving their jobs in record numbers. What should workplaces do?

The so-called “great resignation” is here, and it’s not showing any signs of ending soon. So how do we deal with the burnout that workers are experiencing? MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with MPR senior economics contributor Chris Farrell and journalist Jennifer Moss, who recently wrote a book about burnout.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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How St. Paul parents view this year's school board election

How St. Paul parents view this year's school board election

In many statewide school board races, the hot points are COVID-19 precautions and how to talk about race. But in St. Paul — the second largest school district in the state — families have different priorities.
by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Melissa Townsend

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A new book captures Cokie Roberts and her 'Life Well Lived'

A new book captures Cokie Roberts and her 'Life Well Lived'

At the 2019 funeral for longtime NPR journalist Cokie Roberts, her husband, Steven, told personal stories about their life together. There were still more to tell, so he dove into writing about them.
by Reena Advani

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The pros and cons of releasing juror names and information

The pros and cons of releasing juror names and information

Susan Gaertner, former Ramsey County Attorney, spoke with Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now on Monday morning when Judge Peter Cahill released the names and questionnaires of jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial.
by Cathy Wurzer

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'Misfire' is a scathing look at nepotism, fraud and corruption in the NRA

'Misfire' is a scathing look at nepotism, fraud and corruption in the NRA

The book by NPR's Tim Mak might be the final blow in terms of exposing the organization's rotten core and showing how a boundless love for money and power has eaten away at the group's foundations.
by Gabino Iglesias

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U of M to offer free tuition to many Native American students

U of M to offer free tuition to many Native American students

Starting in the fall of 2022, the University of Minnesota will offer “substantial financial support,” including in many cases completely free tuition, to enrolled members of the state’s 11 tribal nations.
by Dan Kraker

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Despite a cooler finish, October was a very warm month

Following a warm October, November is beginning slightly below average. The cooler weather does not last long though, with milder temperatures returning by the weekend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Survey: People of color perceive discrimination more frequently in Minnesota than nationwide

Survey: People of color perceive discrimination more frequently in Minnesota than nationwide

Researchers asked Minnesotans of color earlier this year about their experiences and perceptions of discrimination. In not a single category is the state doing better than the national average, they say.
by Joey Peters

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Most Americans trust elections are fair, but sharp divides exist, a new poll finds

Most Americans trust elections are fair, but sharp divides exist, a new poll finds

Many Republicans appear to have bought into former President Donald Trump's lies about widespread election fraud. A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that just a third of GOP voters say they trust elections are fair.
by Domenico Montanaro

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November starts off cool

Temperatures dip a few more degrees Monday bringing highs below average, which will be chilly enough for northern Minnesota to see a couple snowflakes.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Daylight saving time ends soon. Here are 4 things you should know

Daylight saving time ends soon. Here are 4 things you should know

More than a third of U.S. states now support the idea of making daylight saving time permanent. It's already in effect for about eight months of the year.
by Bill Chappell

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Judge hopes to seat Kyle Rittenhouse jury within a day

Judge hopes to seat Kyle Rittenhouse jury within a day

The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse kicks off Monday with the challenging task of seating jurors who haven't already made up their minds about the man who shot three people, killing two, during a violent night of protests last year.
by The Associated Press

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Names of Chauvin trial jurors to be released

The judge who oversaw the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will make the names of 15 jurors and alternates public on Monday. Judge Peter Cahill’s order says he will also make public the written questionnaires of all 109 potential jurors who were formally evaluated. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, November 1, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions

Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions

A majority of the Supreme Court have signaled they would allow abortion providers to pursue a court challenge to a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion in the nation’s second-largest state after six weeks of pregnancy. But it was unclear Monday how quickly the court would rule.
by The Associated Press

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As Election Day nears, Minneapolis mayoral candidates make final pitches to voters

As Election Day nears, Minneapolis mayoral candidates make final pitches to voters

At issue this election is not only who will lead Minneapolis, but also whether voters in the city that sparked a worldwide movement calling for police accountability will choose to drastically restructure public safety.
by Jon Collins

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The COVID-19 pandemic has now killed 5 million people around the world

The COVID-19 pandemic has now killed 5 million people around the world

The U.S. continues to lead the world in the number of confirmed deaths from the virus, 745,800 people, according to Johns Hopkins University's coronavirus tracker — followed by Brazil and India.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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